ME2351

GAS DYNAMICS AND JET PROPULSION

LTPC
310 4

AIM:
To impart knowledge to the students on compressible flow through ducts, jet propulsion and space propulsion.
OBJECTIVE:
To understand the basic difference between incompressible and compressible flow.
To understand the phenomenon of shock waves and its effect on flow. To gain some basic knowledge about
jet propulsion and Rocket Propulsion.
UNIT I BASIC CONCEPTS AND ISENTROPIC FLOWS
6
Energy and momentum equations of compressible fluid flows Stagnation states, Mach waves and Mach cone
Effect of Mach number on compressibility Isentropic flow through variable ducts Nozzle and Diffusers
Use of Gas tables.
UNIT II FLOW THROUGH DUCTS
9
Flows through constant area ducts with heat transfer (Rayleigh flow) and Friction (Fanno flow) variation
of flow properties Use of tables and charts Generalised gas dynamics.
UNIT III NORMAL AND OBLIQUE SHOCKS
10
Governing equations Variation of flow parameters across the normal and oblique shocks Prandtl Meyer
relations Use of table and charts Applications.
UNIT IV JET PROPULSION
10
Theory of jet propulsion Thrust equation Thrust power and propulsive efficiency Operation principle,
cycle analysis and use of stagnation state performance of ram jet, turbojet, turbofan and turbo prop engines.
UNIT V SPACE PROPULSION
10
Types of rocket engines Propellants-feeding systems Ignition and combustion Theory of rocket
propulsion Performance study Staging Terminal and characteristic velocity Applications space
flights.
TUTORIALS:
15,
TOTAL:
60
PERIODS
TEXT BOOKS:
1. Anderson, J.D., Modern Compressible flow, McGraw Hill, 3rd Edition, 2003.
2. H. Cohen, G.E.C. Rogers and Saravanamutto, Gas Turbine Theory, Longman Group Ltd., 1980.
3. S.M. Yahya, fundamentals of Compressible Flow, New Age International (P) Limited, New Delhi, 1996.
REFERENCES:
1. P. Hill and C. Peterson, Mechanics and Thermodynamics of Propulsion, Addison Wesley Publishing
Company, 1992.
2. N.J. Zucrow, Aircraft and Missile Propulsion, vol.1 & II, John Wiley, 1975.
3. N.J. Zucrow, Principles of Jet Propulsion and Gas Turbines, John Wiley, New York, 1970.
4. G.P. Sutton, Rocket Propulsion Elements, John wiley, 1986, New York.
5. A.H. Shapiro, Dynamics and Thermodynamics of Compressible fluid Flow, John wiley, 1953, New York.
6. V. Ganesan, Gas Turbines, Tata McGraw Hill Publishing Co., New Delhi, 1999.
7. PR.S.L. Somasundaram, Gas Dynamics and Jet Propulsions, New Age International Publishers, 1996.
8. V. Babu, Fundamentals of Gas Dynamics, ANE Books India, 2008.

ME2041

ADVANCED I.C. ENGINES

L T P C
3 0 0 3

OBJECTIVES:
To update the knowledge in engine exhaust emission control and alternate fuels
To enable the students to understand the recent developments in IC Engines
UNIT I SPARK IGNITION ENGINES
9
Air-fuel ratio requirements, Design of carburetor fuel jet size and venture size, Stages of combustion-normal
and abnormal combustion, Factors affecting knock, Combustionchambers, Introduction to thermodynamic
analysis of SI Engine combustion process.
UNIT II
COMPRESSION IGNITION ENGINES
9
Stages of combustion-normal and abnormal combustion Factors affecting knock,Direct and Indirect injection
systems, Combustion chambers, Turbo charging,Introduction to Thermodynamic Analysis of CI Engine
Combustion process.
UNIT III ENGINE EXHAUST EMISSION CONTROL
9
Formation of NOX,HC/CO mechanism , Smoke and Particulate emissions, Green House Effect , Methods of
controlling emissions , Three way catalytic converter and Particulate Trap, Emission (HC,CO, NO and NOX )
measuring equipments, Smoke and Particulate measurement, Indian Driving Cycles and emission norms
UNIT IV ALTERNATE FUELS
9
Alcohols , Vegetable oils and bio-diesel, Bio-gas, Natural Gas , Liquefied Petroleum Gas ,Hydrogen ,
Properties , Suitability, Engine Modifications, Performance ,Combustion and Emission Characteristics of SI
and CI Engines using these alternate fuels.
UNIT V RECENT TRENDS
9
Homogeneous Charge Compression Ignition Engine, Lean Burn Engine, Stratified Charge Engine, Surface
Ignition Engine, Four Valve and Overhead cam Engines, Electronic Engine Management, Common Rail
Direct Injection Diesel Engine, Gasoline Direct Injection Engine, Data Acquisition System pressure pick up,
charge amplifier PC for Combustion and Heat release analysis in Engines.
TOTAL: 45 PERIODS
TEXT BOOK:
1. Heinz Heisler, Advanced Engine Technology, SAE International Publications, USA,1998
2. Ganesan V.. Internal Combustion Engines , Third Edition, Tata Mcgraw-Hill ,2007
REFERENCES:
1. John B Heywood, Internal Combustion Engine Fundamentals, Tata McGraw-Hill 1988
2. Patterson D.J. and Henein N.A,Emissions from combustion engines and their control, Ann Arbor
Science publishers Inc, USA, 1978
3. Gupta H.N, Fundamentals of Internal Combustion Engines ,Prentice Hall of India,2006
4. Ulrich Adler , Automotive Electric / Electronic Systems, Published by Robert BoshGmbH,1995